California Eyes Late 2014 For Key Green Chemistry 'Alternatives' Guidance

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California toxics department officials say it will likely take until late 2014 to develop the key chemical "alternatives assessment" guidance document integral to the implementation of the state's pioneering green chemistry program, which requires companies to perform analyses to find less toxic alternatives to chemicals the state deems of concern. Once the Golden State finalizes the guidance, it then hopes to announce in late 2014 or early 2015 an initial list of consumer products to be regulated under the program, officials say. Following stakeholder speculation about what products and chemicals the agency intends to regulate initially, the department's director signaled late last month that no decisions have been made yet.